Many US Military Dependents had the opportunity to live in foreign countries with their families and are often referred to as "overseas brats". Many fellow Brats have blogged about their experiences overseas and in the U.S., in various web sites, such as Military Brats Online as well as Military Brat Life.
For young people, being able to experience life and culture in different countries gives them a perspective on the world and insight into other cultures. Many of these "Brats" had world events experiences, especially where they lived as a youngster. As the mission of the military changes, bases and posts throughout the world open and close and schools and communities become memories.
Joe Condrill has an organization called Overseas Brats, which hosts regional gatherings throughout the U.S., and publishes a newsletter with news about alumni groups. Rochefort American High School was one of the many schools opened in France during the 50's for military dependents.
The following site has yearbooks from almost all Overseas Military Schools from those years: www.berlinbrats.org/yearbooks.htm
Rochefort American High School has an active Alumni Association and a data base of over 250 former students. The Alumni Association frequently celebrate large and mini reunions and have traveled to Rochefort Sur Mer in France, to visit the city where the school was established.
We continue to search for the other approximately 300 alumni who attended Rochefort during its short existence from 1953-58.
If you are one of us, please let us know:
MORE:
http://www.rochefortfranceahs.org/
CONTACTS
Miriam Ramirez '58
mjean1@gmail.com
CURRENT OFFICERS
Lance Burris '57, president
lanceburris@sbcglobal.net or lburris@ilea.in.gov
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